If your kiddos love firetrucks and any other big vehicle for that matter, they will enjoy the City of Gladstone Touch a Truck event this Saturday, May 13, 2017. Admission is $7 per child, ages 3 and up. Registration is required. This event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at Happy Park. Vehicles include […]
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Free Streetcar Birthday Celebration
The Kansas City Streetcar is celebrating its birthday on Saturday, May 6, 2017, and the public is invited. The Birthday celebration will take place outdoors at the Union Station Transit Plaza. Admission is FREE. This event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include food trucks, a clown, games, music, birthday cake, sports […]
FREE Admission to Woofstock
On Sunday, May 6, 2018, Zona Rosa will be holding its annual Woofstock: A Festival for Pets and People. All well-behaved, friendly, licensed, and vaccinated pets are invited to bring their people to the festival (as long as the people are also well-behaved, friendly…). Actually, I threw in that last part about the people, but it seems reasonable […]
FREE Admission to Kansas City Plein Air Festival
In French, “plein air” means “open air” or “outside.” In art terms, “plein air” means “painting outdoors.” The annual Kansas City Plein Air Festival returns May 4-12, 2018, to Penn Valley Park and Union Cemetery. Admission is FREE. Plein Air artists from around the country will be capturing the beauty of Kansas City with their […]
Free Admission to Truman Heritage Festival
This Thursday through Saturday, May 4-6, 2017, the city of Grandview is holding its annual Truman Heritage Festival in Meadowmere Park. Admission is free. This event includes a carnival ($), food and drink vendors, live entertainment, a parade (Saturday at 10 a.m.), kids’ activities, beer gardens, and more. Hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. on […]
Pajama Storytime at the Plaza Library
In celebration of Children’s Book Week, the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Library is hosting a Pajama Storytime on Friday, May 5, 2017. Admission is free. Please RSVP here. Have your kiddos dress their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal to cuddle with. There will be stories, snacks, and crafts. All ages are […]
KCOTC Giveaway: FREE Larkburger Gift Card + Bling
Both winners have also been notified via e-mail. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, Larkburger opened its first Kansas City area restaurant at 13611 Metcalf in Overland Park (in Corbin Park Retail Village). The new Larkburger will feature the same menu it serves at all 12 Colorado locations, including a signature selection of burgers, fries, salads, and shakes, […]
Pleasant Hill Railroad Days
The Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum & Research Library will host its annual Railroad Days Festival this weekend, April 28-30, 2017. Admission is free. The festival celebrates Spring as well as life in a small town. Enjoy train displays, live music, reenactments, kids’ games, and shopping with local businesses and vendors. Dates & Hours Friday […]
Maifest German Festival
The Shawnee German-American Club is hosting their annual Maifest on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Erfurt Park. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Enjoy live music by The Happy Wanders and dance performances by Blautaler Schuhplattler and the Driscoll School of Dance. There will also be sausage making demonstrations, food, vehicle displays from the Shawnee […]
Get Your Green On at City Market
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, City Market is holding a Get Your Green On event in the Market Square by the 3rd Street exit. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., includes live entertainment, environmentally-focused demonstrations, make-and-take activities, a used school supply drive, and more. City Market is located at […]




















